Maisy Sharples, Author at Tempo Magazine

Florentenes EP Launch @ The Snug

May 16, 2026May 16, 2026

After releasing their biggest and best EP yet, Florentenes played another sold out show last night at local grassroots venue … Continue ReadingFlorentenes EP Launch @ The Snug

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‘OPEN FIRE’- THE FALLS: SINGLE REVIEW

April 27, 2026May 16, 2026

Rising indie-rock band, The Falls, recently dropped their newest single, Open Fire, and it certainly does not disappoint! Drawing inspiration … Continue Reading‘OPEN FIRE’- THE FALLS: SINGLE REVIEW

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Florentenes – ‘Madeline’

March 23, 2026March 23, 2026

After such a successful year, Florentenes are back with their new single! Madeline is a fast paced single, filled with … Continue ReadingFlorentenes – ‘Madeline’

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Alessi Rose @ Manchester Academy

November 25, 2025November 25, 2025

Pop princess, Alessi Rose, took to the stage in Manchester for the third night of her most recent tour, The Voyeur … Continue ReadingAlessi Rose @ Manchester Academy

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NAT DEMPSEY: ‘JUNK FOOD’ – SINGLE REVIEW

July 14, 2025July 14, 2025

Nat Dempsey’s back at it again with his brand new single, Junk Food. This fast paced catchy track follows in … Continue ReadingNAT DEMPSEY: ‘JUNK FOOD’ – SINGLE REVIEW

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NBHD WEEKENDER – SATURDAY

May 26, 2025

There’s no better way to spend a bank holiday than at a festival, and this year’s Neighbourhood Weekender had the … Continue ReadingNBHD WEEKENDER – SATURDAY

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HAUNTED IMAGES- DEBUT ALBUM REVIEW

April 22, 2025

After the successful release of his EP ‘for what it’s worth’ in 2023, Haunted Images is back with his self … Continue ReadingHAUNTED IMAGES- DEBUT ALBUM REVIEW

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GO BURY YOUR MONSTERS: “SCIENCE OF THE HEART” – SINGLE REVIEW

April 18, 2025April 16, 2025

With a debut single this strong, Go Bury Your Monsters are a group to look out for! The newly emerging … Continue ReadingGO BURY YOUR MONSTERS: “SCIENCE OF THE HEART” – SINGLE REVIEW

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MR BILLY FITZGERALD: A GRAND ROMANTIC GESTURE – ALBUM REVIEW

February 22, 2025

This Irish upbeat icon has struck again with his debut album, A Grand Romantic Gesture! Mr Billy Fitzgerald has started … Continue ReadingMR BILLY FITZGERALD: A GRAND ROMANTIC GESTURE – ALBUM REVIEW

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ATLAS RIVERS: REVOLUTIONARY – SINGLE REVIEW

January 23, 2025February 2, 2025

Up and coming alt-indie rock band Atlas Rivers have done it again! Following the release of Towards The Sun and … Continue ReadingATLAS RIVERS: REVOLUTIONARY – SINGLE REVIEW

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SNOWDROP @RETRO- LIVE REVIEW AND INTERVIEW

December 23, 2024February 16, 2025

The renowned venue of Retro Manchester was taken over by Macclesfield-based band Snowdrop last Friday (20th December) as the final … Continue ReadingSNOWDROP @RETRO- LIVE REVIEW AND INTERVIEW

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DARK AND TWISTIES: ‘THE WILD’ SINGLE REVIEW

November 29, 2024November 29, 2024

With it’s nostalgic sound and sentimental storytelling, The Wild is a powerful debut song from Swansea-based Alt-Folk quintet Dark and … Continue ReadingDARK AND TWISTIES: ‘THE WILD’ SINGLE REVIEW

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NICKNXMES HEADLINE SHOW @ THE SNUG – LIVE REVIEW

November 4, 2024November 4, 2024

Last Saturday (2nd November) NicknXmes, a fresh new artist from Wigan, played his first headline gig at The Snug in … Continue ReadingNICKNXMES HEADLINE SHOW @ THE SNUG – LIVE REVIEW

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PICTURE NOVA: ‘GIRL’ SINGLE REVIEW

October 9, 2024October 9, 2024

Sharp guitar riffs open Picture Nova’s new single Girl, bringing the Manchester indie-rock vibes immediately. It’s fresh and authentic sound is showcased right from the … Continue ReadingPICTURE NOVA: ‘GIRL’ SINGLE REVIEW

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FLORENTENES: ‘GLUE’ SINGLE REVIEW

October 3, 2024October 10, 2024

With its Arctic Monkeys-esque intro and its raw, yet polished, indie-rock sound, Florentenes have yet again created another big hit … Continue ReadingFLORENTENES: ‘GLUE’ SINGLE REVIEW

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THE VAMPS @ MANCHESTER ACADEMY

September 29, 2024September 29, 2024

Last friday (27th September), The Vamps brough their Meet The Vamps Anniversary Tour to Manchester for the third and final … Continue ReadingTHE VAMPS @ MANCHESTER ACADEMY

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HOLLINS: ‘SHE SAID’ – SINGLE REVIEW

September 14, 2024September 18, 2024

Filled with their unique sound and style, Hollins recently released their third single She Said, a track full of catchy … Continue ReadingHOLLINS: ‘SHE SAID’ – SINGLE REVIEW

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INHALER @ BLOSSOMS BIG WEEKEND, WYTHENSHAWE PARK

September 3, 2024September 3, 2024

As Lujon by Henry Mancini played to the roughly 30,000 fans at Wythenshawe Park, the four Irish lads, Josh, Eli, … Continue ReadingINHALER @ BLOSSOMS BIG WEEKEND, WYTHENSHAWE PARK

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DIAGO: ‘SEE YOU GO’ – SINGLE REVIEW

August 28, 2024August 28, 2024

A rising indie-pop band from the North, Diago recently released their third single “See You Go”, an upbeat track highlighting … Continue ReadingDIAGO: ‘SEE YOU GO’ – SINGLE REVIEW

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MONDAY’S PROBLEM ‘BLACK AND WHITE’ – SINGLE REVIEW

August 11, 2024

Making waves in the alternative rock world, Monday’s Problem recently released their debut single “Black and White”, an energetic Mancunian … Continue ReadingMONDAY’S PROBLEM ‘BLACK AND WHITE’ – SINGLE REVIEW